“Indonesian migrant workers rally in Taipei for rights protection”

Around 30 Indonesian migrant workers gathered outside Indonesia's representative office in Taipei on Sunday to demand better protection of their rights and the abolition of the broker system…

…a group of Indonesians working in the caregiving and manufacturing sectors urged the IETO to put an end to the broker system and improve the office's services.

Holding signs with slogans such as "Stop Overcharging" and "Sunday Service Every Week," they shared experiences of what they described as poor treatment by brokers or the IETO….

The IETO should also increase the frequency of office services on Sundays -- the day of the week when most migrant workers can take their days off -- to more than just once a month…

At the end of the rally, Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan, head of the IETO and Indonesia's representative to Taiwan, received a petition from the group after discussing their appeals with them.

He said the office will discuss those issues and see how some of their services can be improved.

"It is our responsibility to respond to all of the demands of our migrant workers," Iqbal said. "We should not ignore any demand that comes from our migrant workers."